9M526 self-guiding submunition rocket

Also known as

9M526
9M526 rocket
9M526 Smerch rocket

The 9M526 self-guiding submunition rocket is a Russian 300 mm Smerch round with a cluster warhead carrying five Motiv-3M self-targeting submunitions. Missilery describes it as a top-attack rocket for armoured groupings and tanks, designed for the Smerch multiple launch rocket system and completed in 2004.

9M526 self-guiding submunition rocket, 300 mm rocket with self-guiding submunitions, Munitions

Image source: 9M526 rocket | Missilery.info

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: Russia
Built by: NPO Splav
Type: 300 mm rocket with self-guiding submunitions
Service note: 2000s-present
Designer: NPO Splav
Designed: 2004

rocket submunition cluster munition precision-guided munition

Specifications

Caliber: 300 mm
Weight: 815 kg
Length: 7,600 mm
Range: 25-90 km
Warhead weight: 243 kg
Submunitions: 5 Motiv-3M self-targeting submunitions
Warhead: Cluster warhead
Role: Top attack against armoured groupings and tanks

Launch Platforms

Missilery describes the 9M526 as a Smerch rocket designed for the BM-30 / 9K58 launcher family.

Launcher

Launcher type

Launch evidence

BM-30 Smerch, 300 mm heavy multiple launch rocket system, Artillery

300 mm multiple launch rocket system

The 9M526 page says the rocket is designed to use from the Smerch multiple launch rocket system.

Sources: 9M526 rocket | Missilery.info, 9K58 Smerch multiple launch rocket system

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Designed for BM-30 / 9K58 Smerch launchers.

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Sources

9M526 rocket | Missilery.infoPublisher: Missilery.info | Note: Supports 9M526 identification, top-attack role, 2004 completion date, weight, length, range, warhead weight, submunition count, and image provenance. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 9K58 Smerch multiple launch rocket systemPublisher: Missilery.info | Note: Supports the Smerch-family launcher context, the 300 mm rocket family, and Splav design background for the 9M526 launch relationship. | Accessed: 2026-06-27